Nikon D3X vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

35mm 861.6mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-01 Review.
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Detailed specifications
Nikon D3X
Pentax K-01

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D2Xs D2Xs vs D3X
Successor:
General
Model Number:	D3X	K-01
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$7999.95	$899.95
Street Price:	$2,499.95	$358.95
Date Available:	2008-12-15	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	49.1 oz (1,392 g) includes batteries	21.6 oz (611 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm)	4.8 x 3.1 x 2.3 in. (122 x 79 x 58 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.5	16.3
Sensor Format:	35mm	APS-C
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.94 microns	4.81 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	88	79
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.7	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.7	12.9
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,992	1,135
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6048 x 4032 (24.4 MP, 3:2), 4544 x 3024 (13.7 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5056 x 4032 (20.4 MP, 5:4), 3792 x 3024 (11.5 MP, 5:4), 2528 x 2016 (5.1 MP, 5:4), 3968 x 2640 (10.5 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1976 (5.9 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2)	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 4928 x 2776 (13.7 MP, 16:9), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2688 x 1512 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit	JPEG, 12-bit DNG RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	5.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:		MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
Lens:	n/a	smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, 5 elements in 4 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		61mm
Focal Length (actual):		40mm
Zoom Ratio:		1.00x
Aperture Range:		f/2.8 (wide) / f/22 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	27.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors	Contrast Detection: Auto 81 Point, User-Selectable, Center; AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), Face Detection AF, Tracking AF, Manual
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.70x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	922,000 dots	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	27.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2	Auto: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600, Auto ISO range selectable; Manual: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area	1024-segment Multi, Center-weighted and Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	None	Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome (including film filters, infrared, sepia toning), Cross Processing; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color...
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds	2, 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Auto, Auto + Redeye, On, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:		-2 to +1 EV
External Flash Connection:	ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-1 compliant
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit	12-bit DNG RAW
Movie File Format:		MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie
Included Memory:	No memory included	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB	Optional Infrared
Connections (extended):	HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal	Mini HMDI (Type-C), 3.5mm stereo microphone input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	1.91
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3	2.24
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	31	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	5.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	31	9
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.16 seconds	0.80 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.050 seconds	0.105 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.85 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.045 seconds	0.120 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View Mode Full AF, Single-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.426s Full AF, Auto-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.606s Prefocused, Hand-Held Mode = 0.045s Prefocused, Tripod Mode = 0.418s	Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.768 second
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds	2.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	1.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		4.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		500 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	4400 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL4a	Proprietary D-LI90
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	Software Suite CD-ROM	Software CD-ROM S-SW120
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels.	Machined aluminum frame under black, white or yellow exterior, 16MP APS-C sensor, Pentax K-Mount, Sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction (4-stops), 6fps Burst Mode, Full HD 1080p Movies, HDR mode, Focus peaking in manual focus mode.